Relates to crossbows; repealer
This bill modifies New York's wildlife hunting regulations to allow crossbow use for certain hunting activities. It removes a previous prohibition banning 12-13 year olds from hunting with crossbows (repealing section 11-0929's specific language) and adds technical specifications for crossbows, including minimum 14-inch arrows, 100-pound draw weight, and safety requirements. The bill affects hunters, particularly youth hunters and crossbow users, by expanding hunting methods for deer and bear during designated seasons. It repeals outdated provisions while establishing new rules for crossbow use under the environmental conservation law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carrie Woerner
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Brian Miller
RRepublican
Co
Didi Barrett
DDemocratic
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Ken Blankenbush
RRepublican
Co
Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
Co
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
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